# Building Quantum Dreams: Inside the Business of Tomorrow’s Computing
The Quantum Kid podcast tackles a deceptively complex question: how do entrepreneurs actually build quantum computing companies when the technology is still taking shape?
Hosted by nine-year-old Kai and his physicist mom, the series makes quantum concepts accessible through genuine curiosity. The latest episode visits ZuriQ, an ETH Zurich spinoff developing trapped-ion quantum computers—machines that use electric and magnetic fields to convert atoms into computational units called qubits (quantum bits).
Beyond the lab tour, Kai interviews quantum computing pioneer David DiVincenzo and venture capitalist Alexandra Beckstein. Their conversation reveals that startup success requires more than brilliant physics: founders need diverse teams, clear customer understanding, solid business models, and funding access. DiVincenzo explains his famous criteria for viable quantum platforms—qubits must exhibit quantum behavior, resist interference, scale to thousands, and support reliable input/output.
The episode explores the financial and human realities of pioneering technology development before market readiness.
[Read the full article on The Quantum Insider.](https://thequantuminsider.com/2026/06/16/the-quantum-kid-podcast-how-do-you-build-a-quantum-startup/)